"But YOU just paid
$500 for a smashed button that you can't even wear!"

(Overheard from the
girlfriend of relic collector)

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Many collectors of Civil War Period
items concentrate on those artifacts that remind us of the war and soldiers and
the battles they fought. Civilian items: jewelry, household tools and
such, are beginning to grow in popularity. Whether you just appreciate a
pretty bauble or adornment, or feel the attachment to someone's prized brooch or
locket, this page offers selections of the feminine nature. Kitchen items,
writing implements, sewing tools can be found on this page. Most are in
worn, in obviously used condition, not as shiny as they were when first worn or
used in
the 19th century. To me, this makes them more desirable, more dear, to see
how they survived the century. Some show the age and patina that
adds appreciation for surviving at all.

My appreciation of Victorian, 19th century jewelry, by no means
makes me an expert. Through research I've learned what kind of designs and
styles were worn at the time, but I am still learning!

Hair Jewelry/Photo Reversible Brooch: Gold, likely 10 KT but not certain
of karat, one side has strands of braided hair, other a photo of woman. A
pivot allows it to swing to either side. T bar pin is original, but someone
had a safety clasp added. Actually, that’s a good modification, as it can be
worn with less chance of loss. Such “:flip” pieces are becoming very hard to
find, but here is your chance. Approximately 1 1/8 x 1 ˝”.

CC72DJJJ

$190

12 Kt. Woven Hair Watch Fob and Key: This piece is in excellent
condition, as solid and complete as you'll find. It even has the watch key. Fittings are 12Kt gold.
Light brown hair, 18" overall.

GVJ52EJJJ

$125

Oval
with Pearl: This is a great pin - the cross
floral design resembles dogwood and has a tiny pearl in the center. T-bar and C
clasp. Tests 10kt gold

GVJ5-EDD

$32

Civilian Items

Item #

Price

“Thumb” pipe bowl: Marked 'Creme de Flandre' , this French company
produced clay pipes from 1850-1920. Have two, first come, first serve.

CC81JBJJ

SOLD

“Thumb” pipe bowl: Has both a thumb (the bowl) and a finger (the
stem).

Mid 1800's porcelain doll: clothing is homespun, likely made by
owner. Some wear on hair paint. Porcelain head and hands, soft body. Nice
display stand included. 10 1/2 " tall. What better gift to get your daughter
or wife into collecting than this classic original doll?

Clay Pipe: Smooth bowl, with enough stem to smoke. Marked Black king
Twist and Old Charlie Smoking. One side has black spots on it in two places.

MD440JCJJ

$12

Repaired Hand Iron. Aprox 5 1/2" tall, cast iron. Handle has been replaced,
but still a neat display item or would make a great bookend! Found at
Sister's Ferry, GA

CC61AJJJ

$25

Bone Toothbrush: Classic Mid 1800's, just like the soldiers used
.Missing only the horsehair bristles and one row of holes, Nice solid
slick bone, 6 1/4" long

MD266JDJJ

$20

Early Fork: Has lots of marks designating it's origins, which I have
not deciphered. I'm guessing it's early 1800's, certainly before 1850.

MN304JAJJ

$25

Johnny Carson's Civil War Era Wallet ? Glass ambrotype
(yes, it does resemble Johnny!) was stuck deep inside wallet when we got it.
Was this the wallet's owner, or a friend? It's just a shame there is no ID
to go with it. Rarely seen style with separate compartments. Very old
stitched repair on front, done over a hundred years ago.Ambrotype
included, of course!

MN205BGJJ

$60

Fancy Silver Spoon: This design is very pretty, sort of a mix of
leaves and feathers. There are no markings on the small teaspoon, it
may be coin silver. It is very lightweight.

CC24JBJJ

$10

Red Fan with Case: Very delicate, but in great condition, this fan is
quite fancy with it's case and brass tip. May be polished cotton, but
is some kind of fabric that has held up well. The case is 6 inches
long and the fan when opened measures 9 inches from end to end. Could
make a wonderful display or shadow box piece.

GVJ9AEJJ

$40

Bone Buttons: 1800's era, identical to those dug in camps and period
house sites. Perfect for re-enactors of all periods. Four
hole styles only in stock.

BN8JJJE

$1 each

Victorian Clasp Purse: Material is reminiscent of carpet bags,
worn but solid. Frame is a pewter like material, finely decorated, MWG
engraved on back of frame. Some separation of cloth and frame, but not too
bad.